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7/29/2019 RI PD Opportunities Bulletin 2-4-2013
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RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity
BulletinFebruary 4, 2013
This bulletin will be sent on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
If you would like to share an event, quality resource, or other opportunity, please follow the directions for doing so at the
bottom of the newsletter.To SUBSCRIBE send an email [email protected] SUBSCRIBE RISCI-MSHS in the Subject Line
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New In This Bulletin: Audubon Society of Rhode Island:
Wow! Science: Innovative Thinking and
Creativity in Science and in the Arts - Saturday
February 9, 2013 AN INVITATION to Educators from
the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
February 16th
Judges Needed For RI Science and
Engineering Fair March 16th
SENEME and the URI Graduate School
Of Oceanography Present: Oceans A La Carte:
A Workshop For Educators - Saturday, April 27,
2013
Job Opportunities:
Chemistry Position Providence Public SchoolsProvidence Public Schools is seeking candidates with the appropriate amount of experience, a proven ability topositively impact our educational programs, and outstanding communication skills for a chemistry teacher
position. Applicants must hold a current certificate in the area of chemistry.
This is an immediate opening.
Please apply online atwww.ProvidenceSchools.org/careers
Long-Term Biology and General Science Substitute Position North Smithfield High
School, North Smithfield, RINorth Smithfield High School is seeking candidates to fill a short term substitute position in Biology and general
science. Applicants must hold a current certificate in the areas of Biology and general science. The term beginsMarch 18th and extends to the end of the school year. Please instruct interested applicants to send their resumes
through schoolspring.com. Questions should be directed to Robert Mezzanotte, Principal at
News:
Judges Needed For RI Science and Engineering Fair March 16th
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Please consider serving as a judge for the Rhode Island Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
On this day hundreds of students in grades 6-12 from across Rhode Island will gather at CCRI in Warwick to exhibit
their science projects. These students have devoted many hours of work to their research and analysis and to the
presentation of their results. They are excited to have been selected to represent their schools at the statewide science
and engineering fair, and they are enthusiastic about science. Participation in the science fair should be a memorable
positive experience for these students that will influence them to study science further and perhaps continue to a
career in this field. In order to provide such a positive and enriching experience for the participants, we need a largenumber of judges who are themselves enthusiastic and knowledgeable about science.
This year we are again using an on-line registration form for judges. Please go to the website listed below, complete
the form and click Submit Registration. You will receive an acknowledgement that your registration has been
recorded. Please select categories that best fit your scientific background and training. Go to
http://www.ric.edu/risef to sign up.
If you have friends or coworkers who are qualified and might be interested in judging, we would appreciate it if you
could forward this message to them and encourage them to participate. As in the past, we will email you detailed
directions to CCRI and information about specific times, etc. about a week before the fair, but you should plan to
arrive at about 11:30 and stay for most of the afternoon.
If you have any questions please contact Elaine S. Magyar [email protected] by phone at (401) 456-9747Learn How to Do a Science Fair ProjectNew Video Series from NASA JPL
Just in time for science fair season! The Education Office at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has released a
video series designed to take teachers, students, and parents through the sometimes mystifying process of crafting a
science fair project.
The six-part video seriesfeatures JPL scientist Serina Diniega, engineer Arby Argueta, and educator Ota Lutz, who
team up to take viewers step by step through the project design process, from generating an idea to communicating
the final results in an attractive display.
Students learn about one of the hardest steps in the process - generating an idea - from the perspectives of scientific
investigation and engineering design, discovering how to observe and ask questions about the world around themthat can serve as starting points for their projects.
The videos also cover common areas that students often overlook while designing their projects, such as asking a
testable question that examines just one concept, and considering elements that could affect an experiment and
factoring them into the results.
Visit theJPL websiteto watch the series, download related resources, and find notes for teachers and parents.
Web Sites Worth Exploring:
Teaching With the Library of Congress (Best Colleges Online)Teachers looking to boost their credentials and lesson plans should look no farther than the world's largest library's
vast digital collections.
Print What You Like -http://www.printwhatyoulike.com/Print What You Like is a website that lets you choose what parts of a web page you'd like to print. You can save quite
a bit of ink and paper with this site.
There are several ways to use the site; you can enter the URL of the page you want to print at the website, there's a
bookmarklet you can use with most browsers, and Print What You Like supports Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Safari and
Internet Explorer 7 and up.
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Professional Development Opportunities for TeachersRIDE Offers Professional Development (PD) on the Critical Areas Of Focus Within The
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) In English Language Arts (ELA)/Literacy
RIDE is offering professional development (PD) regarding the critical areas of focus within the Common Core State
Standards (CCSS) in English language arts (ELA)/Literacy. Each one day session will provide you with an
understanding of the topic and familiarity with the tools/ activities that are provided within the modules currently on
the website. The goal of this PD is for you to be able to share your learning with others in your school or LEA.
Science educators would find value in the topics of: Text Dependent Questions, Writing an Argument and Academic
Vocab sessions. All Sessions run from 8:00 3:00 PM
Day Date Topic Location
Tuesday Feb 5, 2013 Text Dependent Questions Chariho Career and Tech
Wednesday Feb 6, 2013 Writing an Argument Coventry Admin Building
Thursday Feb 7, 2013 Academic Vocab Middletown Admin BuildingTuesday March 12, 2013 Text Dependent Questions Woonsocket Middle School
Wednesday March 13, 2013 Academic Vocab Coventry Admin Building
Thursday March 14, 2013 Writing an Argument Middletown Admin Building
Day Date Topic Location
Saturday February 2, 2013 Text Dependent Questions CCRI- Warwick
Saturday February 9, 2013 Text Complexity CCRI- Warwick
Saturday March 23, 2013 Writing an Argument CCRI- Warwick
US Department of Education Green Strides Webinar Series Continues in 2013
Through theGreen Strides Webinar Serieshundreds of state, local and school officials and their communities are
tuning in to learn how to reduce their schools environmental impact and costs; improve health and wellness; and
provide effective environmental education, including STEM, green careers, and civic engagement. The Series
provides administrators, educators, parents and interested third parties the resources to move toward the exemplary
levels of U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools>>>.
Feb. 6, 2013, 4-5 p.m.An Energy Literate Citizenry from K to Grey (DOE)
Feb. 13, 2013, 4-5 p.m.Emerging Green Technologies (NASA)
Feb. 20, 2013, 4-5 p.m.Climate Time Machine (NASA)
Save The Bays Bay Institute for Experiential Learning Registration opens January 7th
(Middle and High School)
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Take Part in a "Turbulent" Webinar Series!New Weekly Designed to Teach the Physics of
Turbulence
From "white-knuckle" plane flights to the soothing swirl of cream in your coffee, turbulence is an ever-present part of
our daily lives.
But how much do you know about it?
Join us as we feature three eminent scientists who study this amazing phenomenon. Designed for physics, math
and science educators, these webinars will contain information on the physics of turbulence as well as its effect
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on life. Each webinar will feature an interactive concept map filled with resources for use in the classroom,
including videos, images and other resources.
This three-part series will focus on several different topics:
1.The fundamentals of turbulence and why it is important
2.The effect of turbulence at different scales (and on different organisms)
3.Living with turbulence as a microscopic organism
Sign up now! (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/turbulence)The series is free and requires only an internet connection and computer with with working audio (through speakers
or headphones). The concept map and resources presented will be sent to participants after the webinar concludes,
and the expert-presented webinars will also be archived for viewing online.
Series Schedule:
Webinar II: From Cosmos to Copepods - How Does Turbulence Impact Different Scales? January 30, 2013 - 7:00
PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
In Part II,Dr. Jeanette Yen(Georgia Tech) will discuss the effects of turbulence at different scales - from the cosmos
to copepods.
Webinar III: How Does Turbulence Shift Advantage for the Tiniest Ocean Creatures? February 6, 2013 - 7:00 PM
ET / 4:00 PM PT
In Part III,Dr. Pete Jumars(University of Maine) will discuss some of the ocean's tiniest inhabitants, and how
turbulence and fluid dynamics affect their chances for survival.
P.S. For information on previous webinar series on other STEM topics, visit theonline archive.
NEW!!! Audubon Society of Rhode Island: Wow! Science: Innovative Thinking and
Creativity in Science and in the Arts - Saturday February 9, 2013
Audubons Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield
9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Fee: $25.00/person
This workshop will inspire teachers to incorporate innovation and creativity in their classrooms by blending science,
art, and music teaching techniques. We will discuss the similarities among learning in the arts and sciences and howcombining the two can enhance learning in the classroom. The workshop will include hands-on activities and
experiments that address life science and physical science standards while building in art connections to advance
innovative thinking and problem solving skills. Come prepared to have fun! Participants will receive a packet of the
activities and resources they can use in their classrooms. Snacks will be provided.
To register, please call 401- 949-5454 ext 3113, or e-mail us at [email protected]
NEW!!! iPad Professional Development Workshop at the RI STEM Center at RIC
Saturday February 9, 2013 (K-12)
Henry Barnard School, Room 214
Shawn Rubin and Stephanie Castilla, Instructors - Highlander Institute
The RI STEM Center is pleased to have Shawn Rubin and Stephanie Castilla as instructors for the day. Their previous
workshops at the STEM Center received high marks from participants.
Goals for the day include learning how to:
Increase the personalization of student instruction;
Use the iPad for formative assessment in order to analyze student understanding and differentiate
instruction;
Motivate students through engaging apps and activities.
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The session will emphasize development of 21st century skills through use of student-centered techniques that
encourage creativity, creation, and questioning.
Open to teachers of all disciplines at all levels.
Attendees bring their own iPad to this workshop.
Cost: $25 which includes continental breakfast.
Lunch is available for purchase at the nearby Donovan Dining Center.
Register online (if link does not work, copy and paste the following into your browser:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG9lcWY5ZWlYZ0pwbFZXUGNuVFUzYnc6MQ
Seat in workshop will be confirmed upon receipt of payment. Send checks, made out to the RI STEM Center, to:
Dr. Mary Sullivan, Director
RI STEM Center, HBS 202
Rhode Island College
600 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Providence, RI 02908
Christopher Columbus Foundation U.S. Chamber of Commerce Life Sciences Award
Apply by February 12, 2013 (High School AP Bio and AP Chem Educators)
The $5,000 Life Sciences Educator Award will be presented to a current high school educator, with at least five yearsof teaching experience, who demonstrates an ongoing teaching strategy that evidences proficiency in instructing
students in the College Boards Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology, Chemistry or
other life sciences courses. Evidence of proficiency may be demonstrated through showing that a disproportionate
percentage of students achieve AP or IB exam grades scoring in the 4 or higher level of either the biology and/or
chemistry curriculum.
Criteria1. All Nominees must be living United States citizens.2. The Nomination must demonstrate an ongoing teaching strategy that evidences proficiency in instructing
students in the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology,
Chemistry or other life sciences courses. Evidence of proficiency may be demonstrated through showing
that a disproportionate percentage of students achieve AP or IB exam grades scoring in the 4 or higherlevel of either the biology and/or chemistry curriculum.
3. The Nomination must demonstrate an enterprising spirit in teaching and making available resources to
students that promote excellence in the study of life science-related coursework.4. The Nomination must demonstrate outstanding teaching, guidance and mentoring of students for
independent study projects.5. Any Nomination that does not meet the above stated criteria will be disqualified.
NOMINATION MATERIALS:
If a Nomination is selected as a semifinalist, the Nominator will be notified and asked to provide copies of
supporting materials.All Nominations and materials submitted in connection with the Life Sciences Awards and any reproductions
made therefrom, shall be solely, exclusively and entirely the property of the Foundation and shall not be
returned.The Foundation shall have the sole and exclusive right to use, and permit others to use, the above stated
Nomination and materials including the candidates name, likeness, and other biographical information and
promotions, news releases and advertising in connection with either present or future Foundation programs
or similar programs or awards. All materials submitted become the property of the Foundation without any
compensation to the candidate. However, the Foundation does not claim ownership of the intellectual
property submitted.
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ADDITIONAL RULES:
Candidates must be permitted to accept a monetary award bestowed by the Foundation, a Federal
government agency.Awards may be taxable income to the recipient. All tax liabilities are the sole responsibility of the winner.
All Federal, State and local laws and regulations apply.
Winners must attend the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., in July, 2013 (date TBD) in order to receivethe award. Anyone who cannot attend the awards ceremony will automatically be disqualified. Nominations are received online ONLY at: www.agriscienceawards.com .
The deadline for submissions is February 12, 2013.
Questions? Please go towww.ccolumbusfoundationawards.org.
Apply for the Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence Apply by February 13, 2013
(K-12)
Dear Rhode Island Science Teachers,
The Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence is open to local teachers in Amgen communities. Science
teachers across Rhode Island are eligible to apply.
The nine winners across Amgen communities will receive an unrestricted cash award of $5,000, with the recipients
school receiving an additional $5,000 restricted grant for their schools science program.
We strongly encourage you to apply for the 2013 Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence. Or, if you know of
a strong science teacher in Rhode Island, please bring them to our attention by [email protected].
Attention:
Rhode IslandScience Teachers
Apply Today for the 2013 Award
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Deadline for Applications:
February 13, 2013
To Apply:*
www.amgen.com/citizenship/aaste.html
Questions:Phone: (617) 6182528
Email:[email protected]*Terms and conditions apply. Please see the program
website for further details.
Environmental Council of RI Education Fund Application For Chafee Conservation
Leadership Awards Apply by February 15 (K-12)
The Environment Council of Rhode Islands Education Fund is honored to announce the opening of the
application period for the John H. Chafee Conservation Leadership Awards for 2013. Honoring the memory of
the late Governor and U.S. Senator for his dedication to preserving the environment, The ECRI Education
Fund honors four Rhode Island organizations each year for their work in improving the health of the Rhode
Island environment.
Recipients are selected by an independent panel of judges based on applications received from RI businesses,
non profits, municipalities, and educational institutions that highlight specific projects and programs related to
conservation.
Past winners include organizations that reduced polluting discharges, instituted recycling programs,
developed renewable energy projects, installed sewage treatment facility upgrades, increased land
conservation, and provided hands on environmental education for Rhode Island children. Potential
winning projects are not limited to the examples provided here. Any project that improves the health of the
Rhode Island environment is welcome for consideration.
Applications are due at the Environment Council of Rhode Island (ECRI) office by February 15, 2013.
Copies of this application can be found athttp://www.environmentcouncilri.org/ or obtained by sending an
email to:[email protected].
For further information, please contact the office at (401) 621-8048.
NASAs REEL Science Communication Contest Deadline February 15 (HS)
Audience: 9-12 Educators and Students
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2013
So you want to be a NASA producer? NASA is looking for talented high school students to create videos that engagestudents in earth science.
Students are consuming over 10 hours of media each day, and video is increasingly important to reach and engage
this audience about science. NASA earth science missions are kicking off a new video contest challenging high school
students to produce a two-minute video for middle school students. The videos should focus on one of three topics:
Ozone in the Stratosphere, Ship Tracks and Our Environment, or The Water of the Water Planet.
Winning videos will be posted on NASAs website. Winners will also get the opportunity to be a NASA producer
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The meeting will take place in SENG 115 on campus; the best parking is in Lot 16 or 17.
For purposes of planning refreshments, we are asking that you RSVP to [email protected] March 8.
RIDE Seeks Educators to be part of Academy for Transformative Leadership - Applications
Due March 29, 2013
As part of RIDE's Academy for Transformative Leadership, a statewide RTTT-funded initiative that will train and
support leaders to transform Rhode Island's identified schools, RIDE is working with the NYC Leadership Academy
(NYCLA) to recruit, select and train educators.
The Aspiring Turnaround Leaders Program is seeking eight educators to participate in a year-long intensive
program, including a fulltime, compensated school-based residency that will prepare them to become principals of
identified schools in fall 2014. The program will begin in July 2013 with a three week summer intensive training prior
to residency placement.
Applications are due on or beforeMarch 29, 2013
. Access the application and additional informationhere.Informative webinars to help you decide!Advance registration for the webinars is required.
Register for a session now by clicking a date below:
Mon, Jan 28, 2013 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Thu, Feb 7, 2013 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Wed, Feb 20, 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Tue, Mar 5, 2013 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the
Webinar.
Click the following link for a job description and application information:
http://www.ride.ri.gov/RIDE/transformation.aspx
STEM DIGITAL Summer Institute, June 24 28, 2013 Applications Due April 1, 2013 (MS
HS Teachers)
STEM Digital Images in Geoscience Investigations: Teaching Analysis with Light
Monday to Friday, June 24 - 28, 2013 at UMass Amherst
Funded by the National Science Foundation
Sponsored by the STEM Education Institute
Middle and High School Science, Math, and Technology Teachers
Teams of science and computer teachers encouraged Participants MUST bring a digital camera, and are
encouraged to bring a laptop computer
$75/day stipends ($375 total), materials, parking, lunches
Housing and meals for those outside the commuting radius
3 to 6 graduate credits available at reduced cost; free PDP's (Professional Development Points)
STEM DIGITAL will use the AnalyzingDigitalImages software which provides free, easy-to-use tools for spatial,
temporal, spectral, and intensity measurements. It will show how digital image analysis can be applied to
environmental quality issues in ways that can readily be introduced into STEM courses, engaging students and
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about 10 atomic diameters. Such materials can have surprising and useful behaviors and properties. Applications of
this rapidly growing field include regenerative medicine, fabrics and construction materials of unprecedented
strength, ultra-high performance computers and data storage, more efficient solar photovoltaic cells, and much more.
Activity in this field cuts across the traditional disciplinary boundaries, and involves chemistry, physics, biology, and
engineering.
The UMass Nanotechnology Summer Institute will explore the basic science and engineering concepts of this excitingnew field, and will illustrate how they may be integrated into the usual math, science and technology courses in
middle schools and high schools. The content and pedagogy will be aligned with the Massachusetts Science and
Technology/Engineering Framework.
During the institute, participants will begin to develop curriculum units for their own classes. They will implement
these in the fall and report on their progress and results online. Three graduate credits will be available for the
institute and curriculum unit; the cost will be $300 plus a $45 registration fee. PDP's will be available at no cost.
Application process: An application form and additional information are available at www.umassk12.net/nano .
Teachers should also prepare a narrative statement of how they intend to use the institute materials in their
classroom, and include in their application package a recent resume and a letter of support from their school
principal or superintendent. The application package can be submitted by email, fax, or US mail. Applications are
due April 1, 2013. Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis.NEW!!! SENEME and the URI Graduate School Of Oceanography Present: Oceans A La
Carte: A Workshop For Educators - Saturday, April 27, 2013
Join us at URIs Bay Campus for a full menu of oceanography, marine, and environmental science presentations and
workshop sessions for formal and informal educators. Choose from a variety of presentations by leading scientists,
hands-on activities, and content information sessions.
Keynote presentation by Dr. Steve Carey, Geological Oceanographer, URI Graduate School of Oceanography
Journey into the Crater of a Submarine Volcano
Dr. Carey is an internationally recognized expert on explosive volcanism. During the past three decades he has
studied volcanoes in 10 different countries including Mt. St. Helens in the US, Mt. Vesuvius in Italy, and Krakatau
in Indonesia. Recently he has been working with Dr. Robert Ballard aboard the E/V Nautilus on several cruises to theMediterranean Sea. His current research projects include the study of underwater volcanoes in the Aegean
Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea, and Straits of Sicily.
Featured presentations and workshops will cover topics including:
Sound in the Sea
Ocean Exploration
Arctic Environments
Hurricanes
Next Generation Science Standards
Incorporating Art & Science
Extreme Animals in Extreme Environments
In addition to the keynote, presentations and workshops, an opportunity to tour the many research facilities on the
Narragansett Bay Campus will be available.
Registration will be available early February and more information will be posted towww.seneme.orgin the coming
weeks.
FREE 5 day ASM Teachers Materials Camp, July 8 12 (MS and HS Teachers)
Attend a 5-day professional development workshop in Materials Science in the Summer of 2013 at no cost to you!
Who should attend?
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High school general science, chemistry,physics, math and technology teachers
Middle school physical science teachers
Why attend?
Learn how to engage your students using simple, low-cost experiments that you can integrate into your existing
lesson plans
Help your students discover career opportunities in science & engineering
Learn the basics of Materials Science, an exciting branch of physics and chemistryEverything is FREE: 4 CEUs, course materials, lunches & snacks. The course will include one visit to an industrial
site, and a session on an electron microscope: each participant can bring a sample!
Graduate credits available! Two (2) graduate credits are available at $250. (This is optional.)
To apply online & view the complete 2013 ASM Materials Camp schedule, visit:
www.asmfoundation.org
Venue: Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA
Date: July 8-12, 2013
Questions?
Jeane Deatherage, Administrator of Foundation [email protected]; 1-800-336-5152,
X5533; or
PeterJepson,[email protected], 978-462-1175.
Science Enrichment/Challenge Opportunities for
StudentsChristopher Columbus Foundation U.S. Chamber of Commerce Life Sciences Award
Apply by February 12, 2013 (High School Students)
Two $1,000 Life Sciences Student Awards will be presented to current secondary school students who are making or
have recently made significant and positive contributions related to the study of Biology, Chemistry or other life
sciences courses.Criteria
1. All Nominees must be living United States citizens.2. Nominations are strongly encouraged from educators, faculty members and school administrators
personally familiar with the students academic achievements in the study of life sciences.3. Nominees must demonstrate ongoing work and/or provide proven evidence that distinguishes them in the
study of life sciences.4. Any Nomination that does not meet the above stated criteria will be disqualified.
NOMINATION MATERIALS:
If a Nomination is selected as a semifinalist, the Nominator will be notified and asked to provide copies of
supporting materials.
All Nominations and materials submitted in connection with the Life Sciences Awards and any reproductionsmade therefrom, shall be solely, exclusively and entirely the property of the Foundation and shall not be
returned.The Foundation shall have the sole and exclusive right to use, and permit others to use, the above stated
Nomination and materials including the candidates name, likeness, and other biographical information and
promotions, news releases and advertising in connection with either present or future Foundation programs
or similar programs or awards. All materials submitted become the property of the Foundation without any
compensation to the candidate. However, the Foundation does not claim ownership of the intellectual
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property submitted.ADDITIONAL RULES:
Candidates must be permitted to accept a monetary award bestowed by the Foundation, a Federal
government agency.Awards may be taxable income to the recipient. All tax liabilities are the sole responsibility of the winner.
All Federal, State and local laws and regulations apply.Winners must attend the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., in July, 2013 (date TBD) in order to receivethe award. Anyone who cannot attend the awards ceremony will automatically be disqualified. Nominations are received online ONLY at: www.agriscienceawards.com .
The deadline for submissions is February 12, 2013.
Questions? Please go towww.ccolumbusfoundationawards.org.
Apply to Represent Rhode Island at the National Youth Science Camp Apply by February
15, 2013 (HS Seniors)
The National Youth Science Camp is one of the nations premier programs in secondary science education. Since its
inception in 1963 the summer program has offered educational forums and recreational activities that encourage the
development of thoughtful scientific leadership.
The National Youth Science Camp is a residential science education program for young scientists the summer after
they graduate from high school. Students from around the country are challenged academically in exciting lectures
and hands-on studies, and have voluntary opportunities to participate in an outdoor adventure program, gain a new
and deep appreciation for the great outdoors, and establish friendships that last a lifetime.
Two Rhode Island Seniors will be chosen to represent each state as delegates to the National Youth Science Camp.
Delegates have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership in school and community activities, and
a genuine interest in the sciences. Selected delegates attend the National Youth Science Camp the summer after their
high school graduation at no expense, transportation included.
To Apply
1. Download the
2013 NYSC Application Packet(.doc format)
2013 NYSC Application Packet(.docx format)
2013 NYSC Application Packet(.pdf format)
2. Complete the application.
3. Submit your application directly to:Peter J. McLaren
Rhode Island Department of Education
255 Westminster Street - 4th Floor
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Email:[email protected]
(Office) 401-222-8454
(Fax) 401-222-3605
Applications will be accepted no later than February 15, 2013. DO NOT send applications directly to the National
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Youth Science Foundation.
The National Youth Science Camp is made possible through the planning and fund-raising of theNational Youth
Science Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a mission to honor, sustain, and encourage youth interest and
excellence in science by conducting comprehensive informal science education programs that provide opportunity
for constructive interaction with others and emphasize the social value of thoughtful scientific careers.
Students on Ice Scholarships Available for 2 Rhode Island Students Apply by March 1
(Students must be between 14 & 18 years old)
We are very excited to share with you an incredible opportunity to travel to the Arctic! In partnership with the
Beatrice Snyder Foundation,Students on Iceis proudly offering 2 fully-funded scholarships for Rhode Island youth
to participate on our upcomingArctic Expedition.These scholarships are available for Rhode Island high school
students between the ages of 14-18 who demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
This expedition represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for youth to expand their knowledge about the
circumpolar world, and to gain a global perspective of the Arctic, its wonders, and its present and future
challenges.This summers expedition will travel from Greenland to Nunavut!
Scholarship recipients must act as an ambassador for his/her community and must be prepared to share their journey
with the community and country before, during and after the expedition. Students will be expected to be available
for media interviews and to submit journal entries for the SOI Expedition Website and other blogs. Applicants mustunderstand that this is an educational expedition, not a vacation and as a result, must be committed to participate
fully in all aspects of the education program. Interested students must demonstrate some or all of the following
qualities: strong academics and/or passion for learning, interest in the polar regions; leadership qualities and/or
potential to develop these qualities; a desire to make a difference, become a polar ambassador and be an
environmentally responsible citizen.
Applications are due March 1st, 2013. Please contact our participant coordinator, Shirley Manh,
[email protected] you have any questions.
Best regards,
The SOI team
Cornells CURIE and CATALYST Academies for HS Students Interested in Engineering
Careers Apply by March 1, 2013 (Grades 9-11)Please share this opportunity with your high school aged students. We are now accepting applications for our
engineering focused high school summer programs, CURIE Academy and CATALYST Academy, both will take
place July 14-20, 2013. We have need based tuition and travel assistance available for both academies.
The CURIE and CATALYST Academies are one-week summer residential programs for high school students who
excel in math and science, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn more about careers in engineering. The target
populations for the CURIE Academy are current sophomore and junior girls of all backgrounds. The target
populations for the CATALYST Academy are current freshmen, sophomore, and junior girls and boys from
backgrounds (African American, Native American, Latino/a, and/or First Generation College) severely
underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines.
Cornell Universitys world-renowned faculty and graduate students lead classes, lab sessions, and research projects
designed for the participants in each academy. During the week, students work in teams conducting research and
learning to solve problems that mirror real-life situations. In addition, social events, panel discussions, and other out-
of-classroom activities provide participants with opportunities to network informally with each other and Cornell
faculty, staff, and students.
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More information about these programs can be found athttp://www.engineering.cornell.edu/curie and
http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/catalyst
Siemens We Can Change The World Challenge Submit by March 5, 2013 (Grades K 12)
YOUR STUDENTS HAVE THE
POWER TO SHAPE THEIR FUTURE
Are you up for the challenge?
Register your team today to join the Siemens We Can Change the World
Challenge, the premier national sustainability competition for grades K-12. Using a
project-based inquiry approach, students learn about science and conservation
while creating solutions that impact their planet.
Learn more and register at wecanchange.com.
WIN BIGTeams compete formore than
$300K in prizes such as
scholarships, adventure trips,
assemblies with Discovery
Channel talent and more!
GET STARTEDRegister online today to get your
team started and access free
resources like lesson plans, step-
by-step guides, sample projects,
and virtual labs that will help you
support your students.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY MARCH 5, 2013.
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High School Summer Internship Opportunities at NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center
Apply by March 15, 2013 (Students must be at least 16 Years of Age)
NASA OSSI/NIFS Online Application Website
Open from November 1, 2012-March 15, 2013
To apply to 2013 Goddard High School Summer Internship Opportunities visit NASAs
One Stop Shopping Initiative Recruiting NASA Interns, Fellows, and ScholarsOSSI/NIFS -
https://intern.nasa.gov
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center High School Summer Intern Programs engage interns in applications of science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in a research-focused work environment at Goddard. Student interns
learn and apply research protocols and processes related to Earth & space-systems science, computer science,
engineering, and technology. Generally, a successful applicant meets/exceeds these basic qualifications:
1. At least 16 years of age at start of internship
2. Minimum 3.0 GPA (unweighted) on a 4.0 scale
3. U.S. citizen
Interested students may create a profile and apply to a project(s) anytime during the open registration period,
November 1, 2012-March 15, 2013. Projects will be added to the database on a continuing basis, so be sure to check
back athttps://intern.nasa.gov
Goddard high school summer internships include, but are not limited to, the National Space Club Scholars Program
(NSCSP) and mentor-funded opportunities.
For information about the National Space Club Scholars Program and eligibility, visit
http://www.spaceclub.org/programs/scholars.html
To access the 2013 NASA OSSI/NIFS website and apply for available project positions, visit
https://intern.nasa.gov
For more information about NASA GSFC Summer High School Internship Opportunities, contact either
Katherine Bender,[email protected], or
Dr. Evelina Felicite-Maurice,[email protected]
FREE ASM Materials Camps: May 6th at WPI and May 13th at Boston Univ High School
Sophomores or Juniors
ASM is offering a FREE educational event for High School sophomores and juniors. The ASM Materials Camp has
been held at WPI for the past 8 years. ASM brings groups of sophomores and juniors through eight learning stations
relating to aspects of materials science and engineering.
ASM will be hosting students, FREE of charge, on two occasions this year: On May 6 at WPI and on May 13 at
Boston University. Students from any geographical area are welcome to apply to the date/location of their choice.
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You can find some information on the events, including a flyer and links to application forms, on the ASM Boston
website, http://asmboston.org/asm_materials_experience/2013_registration_info
For more information contact:
Patrick Hogan, 2013 ASM Materials Experience New England Planning Chair
Hurricanes: Science and Society Webinar for 5th Grade Students May 8th and 9th
TheHurricanes: Science and Society(HSS) team at the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography
(URIO/GSO) is excited to announce that it is again partnering with the National Hurricane Center (NHC)to offer
hurricane preparedness webinars for 5th grade students inU.S. regions that are impacted by hurricanes.
During these 1-hour webinars, students will hear from NHC scientists and forecasters, as well as NOAA Aircraft
Operations Center (AOC) officers that fly into hurricanes. A presentation on region-specific hurricane science and
preparedness will be given with interactive questions prompting student responses. Classroom questions will also be
collected in advance of the webinar; as many of these questions as possible will be answered by the hurricane
scientists. Many videos, visualizations, graphics, and other media will be included to engage students. Groups will
also receive a virtual tour of the National Hurricane Center.
We hope your classes will take advantage of this exciting opportunity! Webinars will be organized regionally (U.S.
Gulf Coast, Southeast Atlantic Coast, and Northeast Atlantic Coast). Dates and times are listed below.
Schools/classes wanting to participateMUST REGISTER in advance. Please visit theNational Hurricane Center:
2013 5th Grade Webinars pagein theResources sectionof theHurricanes: Science and Society websitefor more detail
and registration information. Please note, registration will close one week in advance of each webinar.
If you have any questions, please contact Holly Morin ([email protected] ).
NHC 2013 5th Grade Webinar Series:
Northeast Coast Webinar(s):Wednesday, May 8, and Thursday May 9, 2013 (10am ET)
*Northeast Coast states include: NJ, PA, NY, CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, & ME
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1. Type (e.g., grant, event, resource)
2. Name / Title of Event / Opportunity
3. Source or Event Sponsor
4. Web site, and/or contact name(s) and email address(es)
5. Description
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7. Deadline (if applicable) for time-sensitive submissions or event RSVPs
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not have any affiliation or responsibility to promote this information.
Peter J. McLaren
Science-Technology Specialist
Office of Instruction
Rhode Island Department of Education
255 Westminster Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
401-222-8454
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